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English
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"[A] deeply felt essay collection focusing upon a vivid series of desert icons--a sheet of virga over Monument Valley, white seashells in a dry desert sand, boulders impossibly balanced. Writer and adventurer Craig Childs delves into the primacy of our starkest landscapes and the profound nature of the more-than-human."-- Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The View from the Cheap Seats brings together... more than sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analytical yet playful, erudite yet accessible, this cornucopia explores a broad range of interests and topics, including (but not limited to): authors past and present; music; storytelling; comics; bookshops; travel; fairy tales; America; inspiration; libraries; ghosts; and the title piece, at turns touching and self-deprecating, which recounts...
Author
Series
Our universe volume 3
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully designed, color-drenched introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks at this animal's habitats and predators as it illustrates competition and natural selection." -- Amazon.com.
Deep in the tropical forest...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A group of Native American kids from different tribes presents twelve historical and contemporary time periods, struggles, and victories to their classmates, each ending with a powerful refrain: we are still here"--
Author
Publisher
Make Me a World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes solving a complex problem in terms of rock climbing, which may include false starts, breaking the challenge into smaller parts, and always being thoughtful and persistent.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Author and illustrator Evan Turk showcases the beauty and importance of the National Parks in this gorgeous picture book that takes readers on an amazing tour across the United States. In simple, soaring language and breathtaking art, acclaimed author-illustrator Evan Turk has created a stirring ode to nature and nation. From the rugged coast of Maine to the fiery volcanoes of Hawaii, You Are Home reminds us that every animal, plant, and person helps...
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The students of Stanton Elementary School, which is a polling place, find out all they can about voting and then encourage everyone in their neighborhoods to cast their ballots. Creative nonfiction picture book: includes additional facts and historical details.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this volume, you'll get up-close and personal with some of the world's most skilled hunters, from the majestic eagle to the oft-maligned scavenger vulture! Armed with razor-sharp claws, keen eyesight, powerful wings, and killer instincts, these stealthy predators can make a meal of rodents, fish, snakes, lizards, monkeys, and even kangaroos! Discover how these amazing birds who are often at the top of the food chain, play an integral role in many...
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, Fahama has been kidnapped by a mad scientist and his zombie assistant, and they are intent on stealing her brain! She'll need to learn about the brain as fast as possible in order to plan her escape! How did the brain evolve? How do our senses work in relation to the brain? How do we remember things? What makes you, YOU? Get an inside look at the human brain, the most advanced operating system in the world... if you have the nerve!"--...
Author
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
Praise for Men Explain Things to Me: "It's a fraught time to be female in America (or should I say fraught-er), and Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me is the most clarifying, soothing, and socially aware document I've read on the topic this year."-Lena Dunham, Wall Street Journal "The Antidote to Mansplaining."-The Stranger "Feminist, frequently funny, unflinchingly honest, and often scathing in its conclusions."-Salon In a timely and incisive...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"How do I find my way around school? This Is My School gives young readers the grand tour through all the rooms and special areas that make up an elementary-school building. Featuring playful illustrations that embrace diversity, and led by a 1st-person student narrator, the tour takes kids to the front office, the library, the gym, the nurse's office, and other rooms"--
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued. Graphic novel-like layouts and spirited text invite readers to search for the one thing that's not actually true in this thrilling yet light-hearted tale of adventure....
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this title, early fluent readers meet Dax, a boy who likes to cook, as he learns about his digestive system. Read along as Dax and his dad discuss how our bodies digest food, how our bodies turn food into nutrients, how nutrients are distributed throughout our bodies, and how our bodies produce waste. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn...
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"How do I get to school? While lots of students hop on a bus, on my way to school explores some alternative methods used by kids around the world, including subways, bikes, and boats. it's a transportation treat for young readers, narrated in 1st-person by a fellow student and accompanied by bright, full-color illustrations that embrace diversity" --
18) Armando's island
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Armando's home is the rainforest-he knows its sights, smells, tastes, and sounds. He even knows its moods. From the bottom of the forest floor to the top of the emergent layer, the trees are also home to a multitude of creatures. When outsiders begin laying claim to and destroying the surrounding landscape, the displaced animals find refuge with Armando in the only remaining pocket of untouched forest, his "island." As people come in and animals...
Author
Series
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Off the coast of Florida, 200 feet beneath the waves, a massive aircraft carrier lies on the bottom of the ocean floor. Once an unsinkable ship, the Mighty O is now an underwater city teeming with marine life. After 25 years of service in the Navy, the ship took on a new mission as an artificial reef."-
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
This creative nonfiction book introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d'Arezzo's development of musical notation. Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired...
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